Production Manager: Lean Ops Leader & Safety Champion

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

401k & ESOP

Profit sharing

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking a Production Manager to lead a team, uphold safety standards, and drive continuous improvement across production operations.

You will monitor KPIs, perform Gemba walks, manage headcount, ensure 5S compliance, and report accurately in ERP systems while partnering with cross-functional teams to meet quality and efficiency targets. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory experience, proficiency with JDE and strong communication skills,

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervisory experience or education equivalence.
• Experience with JDE system is a plus.
• Ability to interact with and train a diverse group of personnel.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Ability to work cross functionally.

Responsibilities

• Grow your team’s capabilities through proper training and development activities.
• Administer accountability, feedback, and coaching as necessary.
• Participate in the plant’s People Engagement plan and quarterly meetings with employees.
• Perform compliance reviews per EHS&S cadence; LOTO inspections and BBSOs.
• Conduct monthly site safety inspections and 5S compliance checks.
• Perform daily Gemba walks to drive engagement and identify challenges.
• Monitor Key Performance Metrics to drive decision-making.
• Ensure quality meets standard by weekly audits and accurate production reporting in ERP.

Skills

Supervisory experience

JDE system experience

Interpersonal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Training and development

Education

Education equivalence

Job description

Rehrig Pacific Company, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking a Production Manager to lead a team, uphold safety standards, and drive continuous improvement across production operations.

You will monitor KPIs, perform Gemba walks, manage headcount, ensure 5S compliance, and report accurately in ERP systems while partnering with cross-functional teams to meet quality and efficiency targets. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of supervisory experience, proficiency with JDE and strong communication skills,